Swim Teacher - Bendigo

The Y Australia; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Free aquatics centres access

Virtual Y access

Health insurance discounts

Flexible rostering

Career development

Job summary

YMCA Victoria in Bendigo is seeking a passionate Swim Teacher to join our Peter Krenz Leisure Centre and Bendigo East Swimming Pool teams on a casual basis. You will develop and deliver lesson plans that promote swimming skills and water safety for school-aged children, while helping participants gain confidence in the water.

You will design engaging activities, assess progression, and model respectful communication with families.

Qualifications

• Patience and ability to engage children in learning.
• Strong customer service mindset when interacting with parents and students.
• Commitment to safe and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Structure and design lessons with appropriate activities that challenge and develop your students swimming and water safety ability
• Recommend students for level progression as appropriate
• Teach and model effective problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills

Skills

Patience

Customer service

Enthusiasm

Approachability

Teamwork

Education

HLTAID009 CPR

AUSTSWIM or equivalent

Job description

At the Y our vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong.

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140centresacross Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

About the Centre

The Peter Krenz Leisure Centre and Bendigo East Swimming pool are proudly managed by the YMCA on behalf of the City of Greater Bendigo. We’re looking for enthusiastic team members to join us across both sites, helping create welcoming and inclusive environments where the community can stay active, have fun and enjoy being in and around the water.

About the role

As a Swim Teacher, you will be developing and delivering lesson plans that promote swimming skill building in school aged children, combining stroke development with water safety and enhancing the overall confidence and ability of your students.

• Structure and design lessons with appropriate activities that challenge and develop your students swimming and water safety ability
• Recommend students for level progression as appropriate
• Teach and model effective problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills

This is a Casual role with an hourly rate up to $34.96 + super & Y Benefits.

About you

You will be passionate about inspiring and developing water safety and swimming skills in children and young people. Experience in other teaching or coaching roles is a bonus but not necessary. Personal attributes such as patience, respect, and enthusiasm will take you far as a Swim Teacher!

In this role you will unlock the power of all children to be inspired by swimming, creating lifelong opportunities.

• Demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm to teach children to swim
• Provide excellent customer service to parents and students alike
• Be motivated and committed to perform to a high standard
• Be friendly, polite and approachable at all times
• Display interest, enthusiasm, patience and respect to children and peers

Essential Qualifications

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Accredited Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (AUSTSWIM or equivalent)

Other Desired Qualifications

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics
• Teacher Developing Competitive Strokes or equivalent
• Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion
• Teacher of Adults

At the Y Victoria we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness
• Savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits.

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.